2019 Forest River Sabre problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2019 Forest River Sabre.
Body type
- Trailer · Camping or Travel Trailer: 2 of 2 decoded VINs
Decoded with NHTSA vPIC from the partial VINs owners included in complaints.
Recalls filed by Forest River
Equipment #19V151000 · 2019 · 4 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river sabre trailers. the federal placard may incorrectly state that the trailer has 6,000 lb. capacity axles when the trailer actually has 5,200 lb. capacity axles.
Risk: The incorrect label can cause the operator to overload the vehicle, which may lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of crash.
Fix: Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that indicate the correct axle weight rating, free of charge. the recall began march 8, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2100. the forest river number for this recall is 62-0972.
Electrical System #19V669000 · 2019 · 78 units
Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 sabre trailers, models srf261rk-c, srf270rl-c and srf301bh-c. the rotating pin box may come into contact with the 7-way junction box/wiring and cause an electrical short circuit.
Risk: An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or cause unexpected brake failure, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the 7-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge. the recall began on october 21, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 62-1085.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 2 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2019 Forest River Sabre have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls filed by Forest River for the 2019 Sabre. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2019 Forest River Sabre problems?
In 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is equipment.